Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

Exploiting this loophole...

Qin Mu gained the upper hand and bombarded the lawyers from Yangcheng fiercely.

The opposing lawyers, having lost the initiative, were completely defenseless.

They were crushed throughout the process.

The supposedly most stringent tribunal...

directly awarded a high score of 677.

And looking at both the defense direction and litigation eloquence, Qin Mu's 677 points were unquestionably well-deserved.

"I didn't expect this... I really misjudged this time."

Rao Zhengde sighed, his expression full of reflection.

He had navigated the legal world for so many years.

Seen countless young talents.

Qin Mu...

He really misjudged him.

"This kid, he really didn't disappoint me."

And beside him, Huang Qinglin showed an expression of foreknowledge, smiling broadly.

He went against the majority to send the invitation to Qin Mu.

Precisely because he believed in Qin Mu's ability.

And Qin Mu's performance did not let him down, scoring 677 points just in the first round.

"The draw for the second round... will be much harder than the first, involving legal theories from multiple domains, I wonder if you can withstand it."

In his delight, Huang Qinglin couldn't help but mumble.

These questions...

were all prepared by their lawyer association.

Each round is harder than the previous one.

The legal fields involved will keep increasing.

And among the lawyers in Jin City, only Qin Mu and Zhang Wei are there, both skilled in criminal defense, which is too singular.

For Qin Mu to pass the second round of the mock trial...

the difficulty will be more than ten times that of the first round!

...

At the same time.

The eighth mock courtroom.

As the trial concluded.

The tribunal, the lawyers from Yangcheng, and the elite lawyers in the audience stood up one after another, leaving the scene.

Only Qin Mu and Zhang Wei were left.

"We probably passed the first round... have to prepare for the second round draw now."

Zhang Wei took a deep breath, gradually recovering from the shock.

Once the first round of mock trials was completely finished.

The competition committee, which is the lawyer association, will rank based on performance scores and eliminate lawyers from thirty-two regions.

The remaining lawyers...

will advance to the second round and then draw lots again collectively.

"The questions in the second round are a bit difficult, you... never mind."

Zhang Wei turned his head, looking at Qin Mu.

Originally, he wanted Qin Mu to be mentally prepared in advance.

But thinking back to the scene where Qin Mu was unstoppable just now...

He instantly felt a little uneasy.

The one who should prepare mentally, is indeed him.

Two hours later.

The first round of mock trials also concluded gradually, and the thirty-two tribunals gave corresponding scores to the lawyer teams from various regions.

After the final tally.

The Jin City lawyer team, with a high score of 677...

ranked first.

Topped the list.

Unsurprisingly, advancing to the second round.

This again refreshed the cognition of all the elite lawyers present, with everyone's focus converging on Qin Mu and Zhang Wei.

The words "Jin City"...

were firmly etched into their minds.

Everyone understood.

A dark horse had emerged.

"Alright, just now, the regions that advanced to the second round send representatives on stage for the second draw."

In the afternoon.

Huang Qinglin stepped up on the high platform, continuing to host this round of mock trials.

With limited time.

Usually, the first round takes place in the morning, and the second round in the afternoon.

Moreover.

All the elite lawyers won't know the topics in advance, with no sufficient time to prepare.

So.

The mock trials test...

are the lawyers' adaptability and knowledge reserve.

After all...

During real trials, anything can happen.

"Qin Mu, why don't... you go up."

Below the stage.

Zhang Wei looked at Qin Mu with difficulty, couldn't help saying.

He, a layabout...

really didn't have the face to continue drawing lots.

Qin Mu shrugged, didn't decline either.

Directly stood up.

Walked up to the high platform.

He found...

after he took action, all the lawyers present seemed to focus their gaze on him.

To this.

He had long been accustomed to it, taking it as usual.

When in Jin City.

Every time he went out, everyone would guard against him as they would against a thief.

These were just trivial matters.

"Draw lots."

Huang Qinglin smiled slightly, pointing to the lottery box.

Qin Mu nodded.

Extended his hand.

Casually drew one, and saw the topic inside.

Couldn't help but furrow his brow.

Muttered: "Duty crime, economic crime..."

This case...

is much more complex than the first round.

The aspects involved in the case are extremely numerous.

"How is it? What did you draw?"

Zhang Wei, seeing this, quickly moved forward.

Qin Mu directly handed the drawn topic to Zhang Wei.

After Zhang Wei looked at it.

His face suddenly turned ugly: "Got the defendant's defense side again?"

This case talks about contractor Zhang San, who took on a certain school's project.

But the principal of that school, Li Si...

kept delaying Zhang San's project payment after the project's completion.

Delayed for several months.

So.

Zhang San used connections to reach a certain public security bureau chief, Wang Wu.

Gave Wang Wu two hundred thousand, asking him to help.

Wang Wu agreed without a word.

That evening.

He found a certain education bureau chief, Zhao Liu, and gave him ten thousand yuan.

Asked him to help settle the issue.

Zhao Liu thought for a moment and directly called the school's principal, Li Si, hinting at the matter.

Li Si was startled.

He transferred the project payment to Zhang San that evening.

But...

These matters were discovered by the supervisory authority, taking Zhang San, Li Si, Wang Wu, and Zhao Liu to court.

What they had to do was defend these four individuals.

"Honestly, I rarely deal with these... crimes between duties."

Zhang Wei sighed, displaying a troubled look.

Had no choice but to turn to Qin Mu for help, placing his hope on Qin Mu.

This case...

although it involves crimes related to duties and economics, essentially it's a criminal offense.

He believes Qin Mu can resolve it.

"To defend these individuals, first, we need to understand what charges they will face."

After slight contemplation, Qin Mu pondered.

They drew the defense lawyer for the defendant's side.

So the charges the opposing prosecutor would bring are particularly important.

Zhang San bribing a certain public security bureau chief constitutes bribery.

Li Si's refusal to pay for the project constitutes the crime of refusal to pay labor wages.

Wang Wu receiving money and agreeing to help constitutes bribery.

Zhao Liu received money and helped apply pressure, constitutes bribery.

Additionally.

Wang Wu, being a bureau chief of a public security organ, aiding and abetting may constitute the crime of introducing bribery.

Zhao Liu, being a bureau chief of an education institution, might also constitute crimes of dereliction of duty.

Such as power abuse, perverting the law for personal gain, etc.

Each duty crime has extremely detailed classifications, basis for conviction, basis for exoneration, etc.

"This is challenging for defense..."

Listening to Qin Mu's analysis, Zhang Wei furrowed his brow into the shape of the character "川".

If Wang Wu and Zhao Liu hadn't received money, or if they hadn't acted after receiving money...

then everyone would be fine.

The key is that both received money and then took action.

"It's not impossible."

Qin Mu slightly curled his lips, suddenly thinking of a point.

Just as he was about to tell Zhang Wei.

He heard Huang Qinglin speak: "Those who have finished drawing lots, please enter your respective mock courts for the second round trial preparation."

As soon as the words fell.

All the star lawyers, under the staff's guidance, gradually walked into their respective mock courts.

"We are the fifth mock court."

Qin Mu looked at the trial address on the draw and walked to the fifth mock court alongside Zhang Wei.

Not long after.

They saw their five opponent lawyers for this round...

From Liuzhou.

Strangely...

all five of them were criminal defense lawyers, and three of them specialized in duty crimes!

Upon seeing the opponent, Zhang Wei's pupils suddenly constricted.

Feeling somewhat apprehensive.

The opponent is professionally aligned, but he hasn't fully figured out what the defense strategy should be.

He surely can't...

open by only advocating for reduced sentences for Zhang San, Li Si, Wang Wu, and Zhao Liu, right?

Such performance points will certainly be very low, definitely won't make it to the third round.

Additionally...

the observation gallery was already filled with those star lawyers who were eliminated in the first round, as well as those who haven't yet started the second round.

Everyone silently observed them.

Whispering among themselves.

"I know these Liuzhou individuals, they've handled many duty crimes; this case is definitely a sure victory."

"Haha, in the first round, it seems some people said the same."

"Why do I feel like a flag has been raised again? Is it a jinx?"

"I hear Qin Mu is skilled at all types of criminal defense; I want to see how he clears the charges for these four people!"

"..."

These observing lawyers also learned the content of this case.

Couldn't help but gossip.

Discuss among themselves.

Zhang San, Li Si, Wang Wu, and Zhao Liu, receiving money pretty much can't clear it.

They think.

This time, Qin Mu might give in, adjust the defense strategy, and head towards suspended sentence direction.